Every year, the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships showcases the world’s best talent in the 18- to 20-year-old age group, loaded with future National Hockey League stars on just about every team. This year’s tournament was hosted by Team Canada in Edmonton, Alberta with no spectators. The event featured Badgers of past and present representing multiple countries.
University of Wisconsin Sophomore and Edmonton Oilers draft pick Dylan Holloway played for his home country of Canada. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s top scorer and Montreal’s draft pick Cole Caufield and former Badger and Los Angeles Kings draft pick Alex Turcotte suited up for Team USA.